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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts
Couscous Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
Dressing Ingredients:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Salad Ingredients:
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed, stems removed 1/3 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper 4 ounces (3/4 cup) Feta Cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Method
1. Heat water in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until watercomes to a boil (3 to 4 minutes). Stir in couscous. Cover;remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Pour into large bowl; chill 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and honeyin small bowl.
3. Add dressing and all salad ingredients to couscous; toss lightly.Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
This couscous is flavored with an olive oil and lemon dressing. ForMediterranean flavor, add red peppers and pine nuts.
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings. | 
